Insomnia and Other Sleep Disorders
Sleep disorders, including insomnia are conditions that disrupt a person’s ability to get the quality and quantity of sleep needed to feel rested. More than just a few bad nights, Insomnia and other sleep disorders are persistent conditions that can severely impact your energy, mood, and overall health, making it difficult to function day to day.
While there are over 80 different types of sleep disorders, below are the most common.
Sleep Disorders and Their Symptoms
Insomnia
Insomnia is characterized by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up too early and being unable to return to sleep. As a result, you often experience daytime fatigue, irritability, and difficulty concentrating, along with a pervasive sense of anxiety about your ability to sleep.
Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a medical condition marked by repeated interruptions in breathing while you are asleep. This leads to excessive daytime sleepiness, as the frequent pauses, which are often accompanied by loud snoring, gasping, or choking sounds, result in fragmented and un-restorative sleep.
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is a condition that creates an overwhelming need to move your legs, often paired with unpleasant feelings such as aching, crawling, or tingling. Because these symptoms are typically more severe during periods of inactivity, RLS can make it very difficult to fall asleep or stay asleep.
Our Approach
At Elevate Wellness & Psychiatry, we believe that effective treatment for sleep disorders starts with a personalized and compassionate plan. We partner with you to uncover the underlying causes of your sleep challenges and craft a clear path toward recovery.
We are here to provide the guidance and support you need to break the cycle of sleepless nights and reclaim your health.
Our approach often includes a combination of the following:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
Considered the gold standard for insomnia treatment, CBT-I is a structured program that helps you identify and change the thoughts and behaviors that prevent you from sleeping well. It's a non-medication-based approach that provides you with long-term tools for better sleep.
Medical and Lifestyle Management
We'll work together to address any underlying medical issues, review your current medications, and recommend lifestyle adjustments. This might involve improving your sleep environment, creating a consistent sleep schedule, and making dietary changes to promote healthy sleep.
Mindfulness and Stress Reduction
We recognize that anxiety and stress are major contributors to sleep problems. Our approach includes techniques to help you manage these feelings and create a calming routine that prepares your mind and body for rest.